PACU Registered Nurse

Mission Health; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Health in Asheville, NC seeks a PACU Registered Nurse to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients. You will monitor vital signs, support airway management, administer medications, and respond swiftly to changes in patient status.

Work with anesthesiologists and surgeons, educate patients and families, and document care in the EHR. Join a patient-centered health system focused on quality and community health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients.
• Monitor vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Support airway management as needed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient status.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons.
• Educate patients and families about care and procedures.
• Document care in the EHR.

Job description

Mission Health in Asheville, NC is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients. The RN will monitor vital signs, manage airways, administer medications, and respond promptly to changes in patient status. Responsibilities include collaborating with anesthesiologists and surgeons, educating patients and families, and documenting in the EHR. Mission Health offers advanced technology, strong teamwork, and growth opportunities within a large, patient-centered health system focused on quality and community health outcomes.